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What Is a Dental Implant? A Simple Guide to Regaining Your Smile

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When you lose a tooth, being able to eat, speak, and smile just like before can feel like a dream. But dental implants make that dream a reality. In this article, we’ll explain what dental implants are, how the treatment works, the pros and cons, and how to take care of them — all in simple terms. What Is a Dental Implant? A dental implant is a treatment that replaces a missing tooth with an artificial one. To explain it easily: imagine a missing tree. We put a small screw (which acts like a new root) into the ground (your jawbone), and place a new tree (a fake tooth) on top. The screw is usually made of titanium, a strong and safe material. Once it’s fixed into your jaw, a crown (artificial tooth) is placed on top to look and function just like your natural tooth. Dental implants are especially helpful for people who have lost teeth due to injury, gum disease, or aging. How Does the Implant Procedure Work? Getting a dental implant is not a one-day process. It happens in several care...